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    Music in Othello In Cyprus, observing the joyous reunion of Othello and Desdemona, Iago says to himself that he will wreck the lovers' harmony: "O, you are well tuned now! / But I'll set down the pegs that make this music, / As honest as I am" (2.1.199-201). The "pegs" to which he refers are the tuning pegs on a stringed instrument. Their love is the instrument on which Iago is planning to loosen ("set down") the pegs until the harmony is turned into discord. [Scene Summary] Because no one like

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    like who was very outspoken. She was the type who would give an opinion about something even when she is not asked. Most Universities participate in sports and academics but at Barden University, they have a trademark in the movie as cappella group singing. Every year they would sing the same song, “I saw the sign.” Beca started to try to fit in at college so she tried out for the Barden Bellas. “The key to change...is to let go of fear.” One would need to be courageous to be able to sing in front

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    Answer each question thoroughly and completely.  Each question is worth up to 5 points, and the complete assignment is worth up to 30 points. 1.  The first task will be to introduce yourself and let me know what your background is in music and online learning.  Give your name, if you play (or have played) an instrument or sing, and if you've ever taken an online class. Answer: My name is Huy Huynh and this is the third year of me in Golden West College. I have not had a chance to take choir

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    experience taking guitar lessons in “Giant Dreams, Midget Abilities” after his father decided that he and his younger sisters should start a family music group. However, Sedaris has no desire to learn how to play guitar. His desire lies within singing jingles in the voice of Billie Holiday. Sedaris’ desire to sing in the voice of Billie Holiday is probably closely related to his sexual orientation, being gay, and his father’s passion for jazz music. There is an implication of femininity in

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    Music History 101 Introduction to Music Education, by Espie Estrella) It is found in every known culture, past and present, wavering strongly between times and places. Music has become a part of life as opportunities are provided for experiences in singing, responding physically to different rhythms, creative expression, playing instruments and quiet listening. Music helps children to understand other people and their cultures and gives increased opportunities for social and emotional development as

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    the students would come to the front of the room and sing “Rocky Mountain” for everyone to hear and I would grade them on their singing ability; if all words were memorized, sang each note on the correct pitch and if they sang in the correct key throughout. I found this to be very helpful with their personalities and interests because I found out who really liked singing and who did not really enjoy it. I also found out who was shy and who was more outgoing. This helped me prepare some of lessons

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    has a “rough patch” in life whether they want to or not, even celebrities. Whitney also called “Nippy” was born on August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. Whitney is an American recording artist, actress, and former fashion model. Whitney began singing in her church choir wanting nothing more than to become a backup singer like her mother. But by the time she was eleven, she refused to be in the background any longer and desired to take center stage one evening to sing a solo. This was only

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    Did you spend your best friend’s 21st birthday the way that you thought you would spend it? For some reason or another I thought that on her 21st birthday, we would go out to a club and drink until we pass out; however, my best friend id not into any of that. With that in mind, I decided to let her call the shots that day. Whatever she wanted to do that day it would, if it was within reason, be done. The morning of her birthday, and by morning I mean 12 a.m., I was at her house to wish her a happy

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    HISTORICAL BACKGROUD Though much of Josquin des Prez’s early life remains a mystery, it is believed that he was either born in Hainaut (Belgium) or in France. For quite a while des Prez’s was believed to have been born in 1440 but recent studies have found that he was actually born some years later, closer to the year 1450. After his father died around 1466, des Prez aunt and uncle, Gille Lebloitte dit des Prez and Jacque Banestonne, renamed him their heir and in their will his name is written

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    I attended the Temple College Vocal Point concert on November 1, 2016 at 12:30 pm in the Jackson-Graeter Backstage Theatre. The Theatre, located in the Mary Alice Marshal Performing Arts Center, at Temple College is small, seating approximately 100 people. Since the setting is quaint, it makes for a personal experience, allowing the audience to truly see and hear the entertainers character. The stage size also has a downside, at times the actors would trip over each other while dancing. The Vocal

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